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Erenon · 01-20-2009, 08:58 PM

HI folks,
I recently got my grubby fingers on a nice Sigma 24-60 f:2.8 EX DG that performs beautifully with my K100D.
But i now have a dilemma on my hands.
I need to cut back on some lenses, both to free up space and to get more funds for err more lenses.

So here's the situation..
I've a SMC FA 28-70mm f:4AL that i want to let go (reluctantly) as it overlaps with the Sigma.
Now what i'd like to do is pair it up with one of the following

A) SMC F 80-200 f:4.7-5.6 (not the crappy SMC FA version).
B) Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2

Which of the two should i keep and which should i let go?

NeverSatisfied · 01-20-2009, 10:19 PM

It's wider -and- quite a bit faster; plus you said it works well for you now. That would be a nice everyday lens. Personally I'm looking forward to reviews on the new Sigma 24-70/2.8 HSM; THAT would be the cat's meow as long as it had good IQ. (Although I hope it will sell for less that quoted retail!)

SpecialK · 01-20-2009, 11:25 PM

Keep the best ones.

Erenon · 01-21-2009, 01:42 AM

That's a lot of help

Yes i'm keeping the 24-60 f2.8. While the 24*70/2.8 sounds great, i can't make use of the HSM anyhow.. plus the cost would be well out of my budget.
Its the 28-70/4 i'm planning to let go plus one of the two telephotos.. i'm just not sure which one.

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-21-2009, 05:49 AM

I would sell both tele zooms and get a 70-200f2.8 but that is just me.

You shouldalso consier a 10-20 or 12-24 wide angle.

gnaztee · 01-21-2009, 09:09 AM

I would keep the Tamron, though I have no idea how the Pentax performs. The Tamron has more reach, has better macro, and is a tad faster at the wider end. I'm not sure where the Pentax would beat it.

ltdstar · 01-21-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

I would sell both tele zooms and get a 70-200f2.8 but that is just me.

Thats wat i have, sigma 24-60mm and sigma 70-200mm f2.8, although i still have my kit lens and tamron 70-300mm. There's a gap between 60-70mm but I can live w/ that...might have justify me getting the Voigt 58mm and Pentax 77mm (and awaiting Samyang 85mm) but not really its already covered in the zooms... Now what I really need is a wide angle zoom or prime, or both...oh boy here we go again. What a vicious cycle of LBA. Good Luck!!!

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-21-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by ltdstar

Thats wat i have, sigma 24-60mm and sigma 70-200mm f2.8, although i still have my kit lens and tamron 70-300mm. There's a gap between 60-70mm but I can live w/ that...might have justify me getting the Voigt 58mm and Pentax 77mm (and awaiting Samyang 85mm) but not really its already covered in the zooms... Now what I really need is a wide angle zoom or prime, or both...oh boy here we go again. What a vicious cycle of LBA. Good Luck!!!

just add the sigma 10-20

try to keep it all in the family as it were

axl · 01-21-2009, 01:46 PM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Keep the best ones.

way to go.
Keep those lenses which you were happy with, if ones gave you better images then others, keep them....
BR

01-20-2009, 08:58 PM	#1
Erenon New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 7	Slimming my lens selection HI folks, I recently got my grubby fingers on a nice Sigma 24-60 f:2.8 EX DG that performs beautifully with my K100D. But i now have a dilemma on my hands. I need to cut back on some lenses, both to free up space and to get more funds for err more lenses. So here's the situation.. I've a SMC FA 28-70mm f:4AL that i want to let go (reluctantly) as it overlaps with the Sigma. Now what i'd like to do is pair it up with one of the following A) SMC F 80-200 f:4.7-5.6 (not the crappy SMC FA version). B) Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD MACRO 1:2 Which of the two should i keep and which should i let go?

01-20-2009, 10:19 PM	#2
NeverSatisfied Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: S.E. Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 688	Keep the Sigma It's wider -and- quite a bit faster; plus you said it works well for you now. That would be a nice everyday lens. Personally I'm looking forward to reviews on the new Sigma 24-70/2.8 HSM; THAT would be the cat's meow as long as it had good IQ. (Although I hope it will sell for less that quoted retail!)

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01-21-2009, 01:42 AM	#4
Erenon New Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth Posts: 7 Original Poster	That's a lot of help Yes i'm keeping the 24-60 f2.8. While the 24*70/2.8 sounds great, i can't make use of the HSM anyhow.. plus the cost would be well out of my budget. Its the 28-70/4 i'm planning to let go plus one of the two telephotos.. i'm just not sure which one.

01-21-2009, 05:49 AM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	I would sell both tele zooms and get a 70-200f2.8 but that is just me. You shouldalso consier a 10-20 or 12-24 wide angle.

01-21-2009, 09:09 AM	#6
gnaztee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West Palm Beach, FL Posts: 772	I would keep the Tamron, though I have no idea how the Pentax performs. The Tamron has more reach, has better macro, and is a tad faster at the wider end. I'm not sure where the Pentax would beat it.

01-21-2009, 11:45 AM	#7
ltdstar Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 285	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge I would sell both tele zooms and get a 70-200f2.8 but that is just me. Thats wat i have, sigma 24-60mm and sigma 70-200mm f2.8, although i still have my kit lens and tamron 70-300mm. There's a gap between 60-70mm but I can live w/ that...might have justify me getting the Voigt 58mm and Pentax 77mm (and awaiting Samyang 85mm) but not really its already covered in the zooms... Now what I really need is a wide angle zoom or prime, or both...oh boy here we go again. What a vicious cycle of LBA. Good Luck!!!

01-21-2009, 01:41 PM	#8
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,892	Originally posted by ltdstar Thats wat i have, sigma 24-60mm and sigma 70-200mm f2.8, although i still have my kit lens and tamron 70-300mm. There's a gap between 60-70mm but I can live w/ that...might have justify me getting the Voigt 58mm and Pentax 77mm (and awaiting Samyang 85mm) but not really its already covered in the zooms... Now what I really need is a wide angle zoom or prime, or both...oh boy here we go again. What a vicious cycle of LBA. Good Luck!!! just add the sigma 10-20 try to keep it all in the family as it were

01-21-2009, 01:46 PM	#9
axl Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nove Zamky, Slovakia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,183	Originally posted by SpecialK Keep the best ones. way to go. Keep those lenses which you were happy with, if ones gave you better images then others, keep them.... BR

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